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Kelvin Beachum, the newest addition to the Ney York Jets offensive line, and the team's hope of a long-term solution to the left tackle position, is one of the smartest players in the NFL. Beachum earned a Bachelor's degree in economics, a Master's degree in organizational dynamics, and is also a big history buff. If you want to bet on the Jets this season, check out our sportsbook odds for the NY Jets games.

LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson announced that he's going to retire from the NFL after 10 seasons. Ferguson, 32, never missed a game in his entire career, never missed a practice and never appeared on the injury report. According to various reports, Ferguson just felt that he could no longer perform at his usual Pro Bowl level.

The Gang Green's offensive line was considered to be one of the best in the league just a few years ago. The unit that featured once a perennial Pro Bowler C Nick Mangold and his fellow first round draft pick OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson was young and fearsome, capable of both pass protecting and run blocking.

CB Antonio Cromartie and S LaRon Landry will represent the New York Jets at the Pro Bowl, as they both made the AFC squad as backups. Following the season-ending injury to CB Darrelle Revis, Cromartie became the Jets' premier shutdown corner and has performed admirably. He's defended 13 passes, intercepted 3 and returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown so far this season.

C Nick Mangold, OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson and CB Darrelle Revis were voted to the 2011 Pro Bowl. Mangold and Revis were selected as starters, while Ferguson is a backup. This is the third straight Pro Bowl selection for both Mangold and Revis. It's the second straight for Ferguson, who was originally an alternate in 2010 but added to the roster later.

All Pro C Nick Mangold has reportedly reached an agreement to sign a 7-year contract extension worth $55M. The amount of guaranteed money was still being negotiated but is expected to be more than the $20M Rams C Jason Brown received last year.

The New York Jets reached an agreement with OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson for a 6-year contract extension worth $60M. Ferguson had two years remaining on his initial contract, so he now will be tied to the Jets for eight years and $73.6M. The guaranteed money is $34.8M, which is a record for an offensive lineman.

Earlier today LB/DE Jason Taylor was given a tour of the Jets facility and introduced to some of his potential teammates. LB Calvin Pace and DE Shaun Ellis both expressed their desire to see Taylor as in green and white. "I think it’s be good for us," Pace said. "It's always good to add another body to the mix. His track record speaks for itself so it’s positive."

While the battle between QB Mark Sanchez and QB Kellen Clemens is still going on, head coach Rex Ryan shed some light yesterday on when it could be over. Ryan said that the competition could be over before the preseason game against the New York Giants on August 29th. Neither quarterback has looked impressive thus far. Rookie Sanchez is obviously still learning the system, while experienced Clemens has been having an up and down training camp.